How to Pronounce "drop a dime"
expression
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdaɪm
DRAHP-uh-DIME or DRAWP-uh-DIME
dɹˈɒp/ /æɪ/ /dˈaɪm
drop-uh-DIME
Definition
To secretly tell the police or authorities about someone's illegal activities, often used for reporting a crime.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdaɪm
British English
dɹˈɒp/ /æɪ/ /dˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAHP-uh-DIME or DRAWP-uh-DIME
UK
drop-uh-DIME
Listen in Context
He decided to drop a dime on his neighbor because of the loud parties.
Someone dropped a dime on the thieves, so they were arrested.
If you drop a dime on a criminal, you might help solve a case.
He was scared to drop a dime because he didn’t want any trouble.